The San Francisco Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 010679337 · Private foundation
The San Francisco Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $221.3M in giving and $1.92B in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 8,408 individual grants from this funder — $1.07B awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The San Francisco Foundation funds
The San Francisco Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund ADVISED - FOR THE PICHAI FAMILY FUND | Albany, NY | $34.7M | 2022 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund FOR THE BARGER FAMILY FUND AT SCHWAB CHARITABLE, FOR WON/HOLDEN FAMILY FUND, TO THE HAMMARSKJOLD FAMILY FUND AT THE SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION | Orlando, FL | $31.2M | 2020 |
| Marin Community Foundation SEE SCHEDULE I, PART IV | Novato, CA | $18.9M | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from The San Francisco Foundation
The San Francisco Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at sff.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The San Francisco Foundation
- Does The San Francisco Foundation accept grant applications?
- The San Francisco Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The San Francisco Foundation fund?
- The San Francisco Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund, Schwab Charitable Fund, Marin Community Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The San Francisco Foundation give in grants?
- The San Francisco Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $221.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.07B over 8,408 grants.
- Where is The San Francisco Foundation located?
- The San Francisco Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 010679337.
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